Imports of goods and services (current US$) in United States Virgin Islands
United States Virgin Islands: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 5.06 billion current US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in United States Virgin Islands, 2002–2022
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in United States Virgin Islands is 5.06 billion current US$, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 24.7% on the previous year and up 60.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in United States Virgin Islands peaked at 18.22 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.58 billion current US$, in 2015.
That places United States Virgin Islands 144th out of 193 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in United States Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4.43 billion current US$ | — |
| 2003 | 5.98 billion current US$ | +35.0% |
| 2004 | 7.92 billion current US$ | +32.5% |
| 2005 | 10.65 billion current US$ | +34.5% |
| 2006 | 12.03 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2007 | 12.67 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 18.22 billion current US$ | +43.9% |
| 2009 | 10.64 billion current US$ | -41.6% |
| 2010 | 12.41 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2011 | 14.31 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 3.15 billion current US$ | -78.0% |
| 2013 | 2.79 billion current US$ | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 3.06 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2015 | 1.58 billion current US$ | -48.4% |
| 2016 | 2.52 billion current US$ | +59.3% |
| 2017 | 3.58 billion current US$ | +42.2% |
| 2018 | 4.16 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 4.14 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 3.18 billion current US$ | -23.1% |
| 2021 | 4.06 billion current US$ | +27.4% |
| 2022 | 5.06 billion current US$ | +24.7% |
United States Virgin Islands compared with similar countries
- United States Virgin Islands's 5.06 billion current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 67.79 billion current US$, 7% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- United States Virgin Islands's 5.06 billion current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 19.37 billion current US$, 26% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.32 billion current US$ | 4.43 billion current US$ | 18.22 billion current US$ | 8 |
| 2010s | 5.17 billion current US$ | 1.58 billion current US$ | 14.31 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.10 billion current US$ | 3.18 billion current US$ | 5.06 billion current US$ | 3 |
Countries ranked near United States Virgin Islands
More economy & growth data for United States Virgin Islands
- GDP (current US$), per capita 44,321 current US$ per person (2022)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth 100.77 % change on previous year (2021)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth 100.77 % change on previous year (2021)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 5.04 % change on previous year (2022)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 3.66 % change on previous year (2022)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2022)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2022)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 44,321 current LCU per person (2022)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 26,433 constant 2015 US$ per person (2022)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.66 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in United States Virgin Islands?
- Imports of goods and services in United States Virgin Islands was 5.06 billion current US$ in 2022, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 18.22 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in United States Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.58 billion current US$ in 2015.
- How does United States Virgin Islands rank for imports of goods and services?
- United States Virgin Islands ranks 144th out of 193 countries with data for 2022.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in United States Virgin Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.